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Haggard, H. Rider
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Haggard, H. Rider
- King Solomon's Mines. Cassell & Company, 1885
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, second issue, folding lithographed chart as frontispiece, 16pp. publisher's catalogue at end dated 5G.10.8, original red pictorial cloth lettered in black and gilt, collector's chemise and red morocco-backed slipcase, some slight spotting throughout, skilfully recased preserving original spine, slight cockling to spine with light fading, bookplate
Generally accepted as the first "Lost World" novel. Whatmore notes that the sheets of the first edition were bound in three batches. There were 2000 copies printed of which 1000 were bound with a catalogue dated 5G.8.85 (first issue), 500 were bound with a catalogue dated 5G.10.85 (second issue) and 500 were sent to New York (American issue).
Generally accepted as the first "Lost World" novel. Whatmore notes that the sheets of the first edition were bound in three batches. There were 2000 copies printed of which 1000 were bound with a catalogue dated 5G.8.85 (first issue), 500 were bound with a catalogue dated 5G.10.85 (second issue) and 500 were sent to New York (American issue).
Literature
Whatmore F3
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."